C1
Idiom
Formal
Meaning
To lose the male heir or the sole supporter of the family.
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Cultural Background
The son is traditionally seen as the protector of the family name. The loss of a son is often seen as a loss of old-age security.
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Use with care
This is a very heavy idiom. Do not use it lightly.
Meaning
To lose the male heir or the sole supporter of the family.
⚠️
Use with care
This is a very heavy idiom. Do not use it lightly.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
इकलौते बेटे की मौत से ____ का चिराग बुझ गया।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: घर
The idiom is 'ghar ka chirag bujhna'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
इकलौते बेटे की मौत से ____ का चिराग बुझ गया।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: घर
The idiom is 'ghar ka chirag bujhna'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsTraditionally it refers to a son, but modern usage is evolving.
Related Phrases
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कुल का दीपक
synonymThe light of the lineage
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